A bridge between two homes
Canguaru is free community infrastructure: an English-first guide connecting Brazilians and Australians to Brazilian food, events, businesses and culture across every state. Built and run from the Northern Beaches, NSW.
Why it matters
More than 74,000 Brazilians call Australia home, and Brazilian culture — food, music, dance, sport — draws audiences far beyond the community itself. But most of it was invisible: events promoted only in Portuguese in closed groups, businesses without an English presence, artists without a stage to point to.
Canguaru makes it visible. Every listing is free. Businesses gain customers they couldn't reach. Events find audiences beyond the community. Australians find a front door into Brazilian culture. And the community finds each other.
Free to list, free to join
Any Brazilian business, event or artist in Australia can be listed at no cost. Membership is free, forever.
English-first, culture-forward
Everything is readable in English, so the culture is open to everyone — not only to those who already know it.
Accessible by design
Reduced-motion support, pause controls on all moving media, keyboard navigation, legible type.
Local and accountable
Built and run from the Northern Beaches, NSW, by a member of the community it serves. Contact details on every page.